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20 Stunning Updo Hairstyles Perfect for Summer

by CURLS QUEEN

As summer heat intensifies, leaving your hair down becomes a daily struggle—frizzy strands, sweat-induced tangles, and endless discomfort. For busy moms juggling childcare and professionals acing deadlines, or students cramming for exams, a quick, chic updo isn’t just a style choice—it’s a lifeline to confidence and coolness.

At CurlsQueen, we’ve curated 20 effortless yet stunning updo hairstyles perfect for everyday wear and any of your special occasions. These looks take less than 20 minutes, protect your hair from heat damage, and transition seamlessly from playgrounds to boardrooms. Say goodbye to messy hair days and hello to breezy sophistication!

High Sleek Updo

This is the simplest updo style suitable for various hair textures and  occasions.

How to Create a Sleek High Updo:

  • Prepare your hair clean and detangled.
  • Apply a small amount of styling gel to the roots, then comb your hair and gather it into a high ponytail. Secure it with a hair tie.
  • Wrap the ponytail around the base to create a neat, tidy updo.
  • Use U-shaped hairpins to secure the updo in place.

Tips:

For textured hair:Straightening or thoroughly blow-drying your hair will help achieve the sleek look you desire.

For short hairChoose human hair clip ins or weft hair extensions in a light yaki or silky straight texture that matches your hair color to create the desired updo look you want.

French Roll Updo

This elegant updo is timeless and works well for formal events or a sophisticated daily look.

How to Create a French Roll Updo:

  • Gather your hair into a low ponytail with your right hand,
  • Wrap the base tightly over your index and middle finger on your left hand,next twist your fingers to the left one full turn as you bring them to the top of your head.
  • Slide your hair fork in the top middle of your twist and out the right side,push the tips against your head then flip your fork to right and wiggle as your pressed in.
  • Apply styling cream to tame the flyaways and keep your updo polished.

If your natural hair is too short or fine for this look, CurlsQueen’s Light Yaki Clip Ins mimic the natural straightened hair of Black women, with a subtle texture that helps you achieve a seamless look, making it appear as though the hair is growing directly from your scalp.

Top Knot Twist Updo

This is a chic and versatile updo that's perfect for both casual and formal occasions.

Unlike the sleek high updo, after creating a high ponytail, you need to twist and fold the ponytail into an updo. Then, wrap the ends around the base and secure them with U-shaped pins or a hair tie.

Crown Braid Updo

This is a romantic and feminine updo, perfect for weddings, proms, or any elegant event.

How to Create a Crown Braid Updo:

  • Section your hair: Starting part off a desired size of hair near your ears along your hairline like a crown — moving across the forehead, down the other side, and toward the nape of your neck.
  • Start braiding the crown: Begin a Dutch or French braid from the section behind your starting ear, keeping the braid across your forehead and close to the scalp as you follow the hairline around your head.Secure the end with hair tie.
  • Gather your remaining hair and from into a updo.
  • Tuck the end of braid under the updo and pin it securely with bobby pins.

Cornrow Updo

This stylish and protective hairstyle is perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance yet chic look.

To create this style,you need to divide your your hair into small sections and then cornrow braid your hair and from it into a neat updo look.

Opt for CurlsQueen’s various textured braiding human hair to elevate your cornrows and embrace the flawless cornrow style you've always dreamed of.

Sectioned Twist Updo

This versatile updo is perfect for adding texture and volume to your hair.

How to Create a Sectioned Twist Updo:

  • Section your hair into two parts and create a half-updo style first.
  • Divide the remaining hair into several sections (about 6-8, depending on hair thickness).
  • Twist each section of hair tightly from root to tip.
  • Wrap the twisted sections around the base of half updo and secure the ends with bobby pins, arranging them to create a textured, dynamic updo style.

Messy Updo with Side Swept Bangs

Side swept messy updo style is casual yet chic look that's perfect for everyday wear.

How to Create a Messy Updo with Side Swept Bangs:

  • Tease your hair slightly for volume, especially at the crown.
  • Gather your hair into a loose, messy bun at the back of your head and secure with bobby pins or a hair tie.
  • Let the front pieces of your hair fall loosely and sweep them across your forehead to one side.
  • Curl your bangs to frame your face, allowing for a relaxed, tousled look.
  • Use hairspray to set the style without making it too stiff.

Tips:

For fine and short hair: Light teasing and volumizing spray can help add more body to the updo.

Take 3-5 minutes to add pieces of human hair clip ins would help you get the instant length and volume as you want.

Messy Updo with Face Framing Bangs

This is an alternative style to the one above, featuring middle-parted bangs that frame both sides of your face instead of a side-swept ba

Low Updo with Flower Braid Loops

This is a delicate,elegant and playful updo style, perfect for weddings, formal events and photo shoots.

How to Create a Low Updo with Flower Braid Loops:

  • Gather your hair and create a low ponytail, securing it with a hair tie.
  • Section your ponytail into two parts, leaving one section with about 70% of the hair for the updo and the remaining hair for the braid loops.
  • Create a low updo with the larger section and secure it with a hair tie.
  • Divide the remaining hair into four equal sections and braid each one.
  • Form a loop with each braid and pin the ends to create the flower shape at the base of the updo using bobby pins.

Sleek Infinity Updo

This is a chic, sleek updo features an infinity shape that’s elegant yet easy to create, perfect for both casual and formal occasions.

How to Create a Simple Sleek Infinity Updo:

  • Start with clean, dry, and smooth hair. 
  • Gather your hair at the back of your head,hold the hair with your hands,twisthair tightly in the same direction for two full turns.
  • Flip the outer loop of hair upward to form the infinity (figure-eight) shape.
  • Tuck the ends of the hair into the first loop to secure the shape.
  • Use U-shaped pins to secure the shape and keep it in place.

Feathered Bun

This is soft and elegant updo that combines a classic bun with a feathered texture, perfect for formal events or a sophisticated daily look.

How to Create a Feathered Bun:

  • Start by straightening your hair, then use styling cream and a hair scarf to lock in the style and keep the front sleek.
  • Create a high sleek ponytail.
  • Section your ponytail into 3-4 sections and twist each one, then wrap them around the base one by one.
  • As you near the end of each twist, take small strands of hair out gently to create the feathered shape. Repeat this process until you achieve the desired look.
  • Secure the ends of the twists with bobby pins to hold them in place.

Braid Buns and Bangs

This is one of fans' favorite Rihanna hairstyles - edgy, playful, yet elegant.

Curly Updo with Braid Bangs

For 2c-4a textured girls, this is a perfect updo style to rock during the summer, as it enhances the natural hair texture and provides a refreshing look.

CurlsQueen’s water kinky curly and water jerry curly clip-ins are excellent choices for girls with short and thin hair who want to achieve the same look.

Double Updos with Front Braid Bangs

This versatile updo hairstyle is low-maintenance yet never boring. It’ll brighten your summer and create unforgettable memories.

3 Knot Updos

This is a simple yet creative updo that adds texture and dimension to your hair.

How to Create 3 Knot Updos:

  • Divide your hair into three equal sections.
  • Tie each section into a knot, one at the back of your head and two on the sides.
  • Secure each knot with hair tie or bobby pins, and arrange them to create a neat, balanced look.
  • Tuck any loose strands into the knots and pin them in place.
  • Use hairspray or jel to hold the style and ensure it stays intact.

Stacked Bantu Knots

Bantu knot styles are edgy and statement-making. You can part your hair any way you like or design a bang style to create the perfect knot updo style that suits your unique style and personality.

Bantu Knot Updos

Bantu Knots with Sleek Bangs

Criss-cross Flat Twist Updo

With the help of an elastic band and mastering the mini twist technique, you can effortlessly create the perfect criss-cross twist hairstyle you desire.

Criss-cross Mini Twist Updo

With so many stunning updo options to choose from, you're all set to rock a chic and effortless look this summer. Whether you're going for something sleek and polished or full of volume and texture, the right hairstyle can transform your whole vibe. And if you want to elevate your updo even further, CurlsQueen’s high-quality human hair extensions are  perfect addition to give you that extra volume and length. Try them out and discover how easy it is to achieve these fabulous styles while keeping your hair healthy and looking flawless all season long!

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